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Senior Manager, Strategy and Planning – Service Provider and Edge BU ? Opportunity for Working Remotely
VMware?s Service Provider and Edge Business Unit (SEBU) helps our customers (?Telcos/Cable Companies?) adopt virtualization and cloud technologies to transform their core network and become providers of rich 5G services. VMware enables our customers to modernize their networks with highly automated, cloud-native infrastructure and to monetize their network by selling enterprise services. With a proven track record in cloud technologies, VMware is ideally placed to support Service Providers? digital transformation.
VMware is seeking a Senior Manager, Strategy and Planning, in the Service Provider and Edge Business Unit (SEBU). The Senior Manager reports directly to the Senior Director of Strategy, Planning & Operations, and will be responsible for driving strategy and execution alignment for the business unit.
The ideal candidate will be someone who has spent time in roles such as strategic planning or management consulting, that has a strong understanding of strategy and technology. He/She has proven communication skills and the ability to collaborate with/influence cross-functional stakeholders.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with the Senior Director Strategy, Planning & Operations, on strategy development to identify, align, and implement strategic goals
- Develop strategy and business plans to capitalize on current/future market trends
- Conduct competitive analysis for new markets and technology areas
- Analyze new market entry opportunities, including market sizing and go-to-market strategy
- Evaluate strategic partnership opportunities and support partnership negotiations
- Lead initiatives to translate SEBU strategy into operational plans
- Work with senior executives on a wide range of business critical and strategic issues
- Develop senior executive communication materials for internal and external audiences
- Bring hypothesis-driven problem solving to ambiguous questions, crisply framing potential solutions and tradeoffs
- Provide direction and support for cross-functional projects and activities that span multiple organizations
Qualifications
- 2-5 years post-MBA experience at a top management consulting firm e.g. Sr. Associate, Project Leader, Case Team Leader) or equivalent corporate strategy, corporate finance, or product management, function
- Experience in Telco and/or IT industry required (either through consulting or past work experience)
- Top-tier undergraduate & MBA credentials
- Strong communications skills and presence to engage with senior executives
- Strong analytical skills to develop insights into complex business issues
- Strong track record of outstanding performance with increasing levels of responsibility
Location:
Palo Alto, CA, or Remote
VMware Company Overview:
At VMware, we believe that software has the power to unlock new opportunities for people and our planet. We look beyond the barriers of compromise to engineer new ways to make technologies work together seamlessly. Our cloud, mobility, and security software form a flexible, consistent digital foundation for securely delivering the apps, services and experiences that are transforming business innovation around the globe. At the core of what we do are our people who deeply value execution, passion, integrity, customers, and community. Shape what?s possible today at http://careers.vmware.com.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
VMware is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Prohibits Discrimination and Harassment of Any Kind: VMware is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at VMware are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. VMware will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. VMware encourages applicants of all ages. VMware will provide reasonable accommodation to employees who have protected disabilities consistent with local law.
This job opportunity is not eligible for employment-based immigration sponsorship by VMware
Category : Business Strategy and Operations
Subcategory: Strategic Planning
Experience: Business Leadership
Full Time/ Part Time: Full Time
Posted Date: 2021-07-01
VMware Company Overview: At VMware, we believe that software has the power to unlock new opportunities for people and our planet. We look beyond the barriers of compromise to engineer new ways to make technologies work together seamlessly. Our cloud, mobility, and security software form a flexible, consistent digital foundation for securely delivering the apps, services and experiences that are transforming business innovation around the globe. At the core of what we do are our people who deeply value execution, passion, integrity, customers, and community. Shape what?s possible today at http://careers.vmware.com.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: VMware is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Prohibits Discrimination and Harassment of Any Kind: VMware is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at VMware are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. VMware will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. VMware encourages applicants of all ages. Vmware will provide reasonable accommodation to employees who have protected disabilities consistent with local law.